Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina confirmed he is in a safe place after an assassination attempt and called for respect of the constitution amid ongoing protests. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern about the situation in Madagascar and stressed the importance of constitutional stability.

Law No. 202 of 2020 regulates the manufacturing and import of single-use plastic bags with strict controls, allowing bans if their components harm the environment, and provides incentives to encourage eco-friendly alternatives.

The Ministry of Labor is still accepting applications for 720 new job opportunities in cooperation with a supermarket chain, including various positions in 6th of October City.

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the US dollar was trading at 47.63 EGP for buying and 47.77 EGP for selling against the Egyptian pound, according to the Central Bank of Egypt, with slight variations across other banks.

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia remained relatively stable on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, with 24K gold priced at 491.25 SAR. UBS Bank forecasts gold to rise to 4,200 USD per ounce in the coming months due to lower real interest rates in the US and a weak US dollar.

Sonatrach signed a nearly $5.4 billion contract with Saudi Madad Energy for oil and gas exploration in Algeria's Illizi Basin. The 30-year contract includes a 7-year exploration period and an option to extend for 10 more years.

French aerospace group Safran signed agreements to build two Airbus engine plants near Casablanca, Morocco, investing €320 million to boost the country's aviation industry and supply chain resilience.

Silver prices surpassed $52.5 per ounce for the first time amid a London liquidity crisis and rising global demand for safe-haven assets. Concerns over U.S. tariffs have disrupted the market, while Bank of America raised its silver price forecast to $65 by 2026.

Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta permits giving zakat to families of Gaza martyrs through official channels amid rising death toll exceeding 67,000 since October 2023 Israeli aggression.

Al-Ansari stated that the next steps to implement the Gaza agreement will be difficult, highlighting unprecedented escalation in the region over the past two years. Discussions have begun on securing and managing Gaza to prevent further war.